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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie You’ll Crave Forever

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors in a delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 36 wafers Chocolate Wafer Crumbs A base for our indulgent pie.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted for easy mixing.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Can swap for brown sugar.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for smooth mixing.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Opt for a no-stir variety.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and smooths the filling.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped for lightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds a rich depth of flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall taste.
For the Ganache
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate High-quality chocolate yields the best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heated for ganache.
  • 2 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup Optional for added glossiness.
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Chopped Peanuts Adds a crunchy topping.
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Shavings Decorative touch.
  • 3 pieces Peanut Butter Cups Sliced in half for garnish.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Pie Plate
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pulse the chocolate wafers until fine crumbs. In a bowl, combine with melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into pie plate.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and fragrant. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, then mix in powdered sugar, whipped cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
  4. Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Heat heavy cream for ganache and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly and pour over filling.
  6. Return pie to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to firm up the ganache.
  7. Garnish with peanuts, chocolate shavings, or peanut butter cups and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert can be made a day in advance for best flavor and texture.

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